Opcare under Ability Matters Group

Prosthetist

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Job summary

Proactive Prosthetics is a private facility that has established an enviable reputation as a centre of excellence, working with individuals who have suffered complex injuries and amputation typically as a result of trauma. The clinic is highly patient-focused with a friendly and relaxed experience, allowing patients to attain their full potential through a multidisciplinary rehabilitation process.

We are looking for a well-motivated, experienced prosthetist to cover maternity leave for 9 to 12 months starting in May 2025.

Main duties of the job

Role and responsibilities include:

Working as part of the clinical team at Proactive, Godalming

Management of complex traumatic patients

Working to the highest standard with responsibility for the complete process of patient care

Casting and rectifying all levels of lower limb amputation upper limb experience desirable but not essential

Participation as a key member within the MDT

Liaising with case managers and solicitors about client care

Required Qualifications and Experience include:

Certified Prosthetist, HND Prosthetics, BSc Prosthetics

Knowledge and experience of the latest prosthetic products and techniques

Excellent communication skills

An advanced understanding of socket design and experience in fitting active users

Competence in practical aspects of socket fabrication and the manufacture of prostheses

HCPC registered

Proactive is a private clinic, established in 2001. Proactive became part of the Ability Matters Group in April 2022, the largest provider of prosthetics and orthotics in the UK and Ireland, who have provide further investment in the service to facilitate growth, whilst also ensuring that the patient-centred and friendly nature of the service continues to thrive.

About us

At Proactive we are passionate about socket design and hold this in the highest regard when making a prosthesis for our patients and constantly strive to improve results and invest in the latest cutting-edge technology. We have extensive experience with MPK and MPF devices and other advanced upper extremity functional components. Our clinical and technical teams collaborate closely with each other offering peer to peer support. As a company, we offer full support for the training needs of our staff and support CPD activities.

We work as part of an MDT led by a consultant in rehabilitation medicine, the team includes Physio, OT, Clinical Psychologist and Exercise Rehab Instructors. We also work as part of a surgical group offering amputation, revision surgery and pain management. Given the nature of our patient referrals, we typically work with a patient group of highly motivated individuals aiming to achieve the best levels of outcome.

Our purpose-built facility enjoys a beautiful riverside setting close to the town centre. Godalming is a small town centred in the heart of the Surrey countryside two miles south of Guildford, closely linked to the A3 and 15 minutes from Junction 10 of the M25 and has good rail links to London and the South coast.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to the clinical administrator at clinic@proactiveprosthetics.co.uk.

Closing date for applications: 31st January 2025

Details

Date posted

10 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0053-25-0000

Job locations

Proactive

Innovation Place

Godalming

GU7 1JX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Role and responsibilities include:

Working as part of the clinical team at Proactive, Godalming

Management of complex traumatic patients

Working to the highest standard with responsibility for the complete process of patient care

Casting and rectifying all levels of lower limb amputation upper limb experience desirable but not essential

Participation as a key member within the MDT

Liaising with case managers and solicitors about client care

Required Qualifications and Experience include:

Certified Prosthetist, HND Prosthetics, BSc Prosthetics

Knowledge and experience of the latest prosthetic products and techniques

Excellent communication skills

An advanced understanding of socket design and experience in fitting active users

Competence in practical aspects of socket fabrication and the manufacture of prostheses

HCPC registered

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role and responsibilities include:

Working as part of the clinical team at Proactive, Godalming

Management of complex traumatic patients

Working to the highest standard with responsibility for the complete process of patient care

Casting and rectifying all levels of lower limb amputation upper limb experience desirable but not essential

Participation as a key member within the MDT

Liaising with case managers and solicitors about client care

Required Qualifications and Experience include:

Certified Prosthetist, HND Prosthetics, BSc Prosthetics

Knowledge and experience of the latest prosthetic products and techniques

Excellent communication skills

An advanced understanding of socket design and experience in fitting active users

Competence in practical aspects of socket fabrication and the manufacture of prostheses

HCPC registered

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Certified Prosthetist, HND Prosthetics, BSc Prosthetics
  • Knowledge and experience of the latest prosthetic products and techniques
  • Excellent communication skills
  • An advanced understanding of socket design and experience in fitting active users
  • Competence in practical aspects of socket fabrication and the manufacture of prostheses
  • HCPC registered
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Certified Prosthetist, HND Prosthetics, BSc Prosthetics
  • Knowledge and experience of the latest prosthetic products and techniques
  • Excellent communication skills
  • An advanced understanding of socket design and experience in fitting active users
  • Competence in practical aspects of socket fabrication and the manufacture of prostheses
  • HCPC registered

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Opcare under Ability Matters Group

Address

Proactive

Innovation Place

Godalming

GU7 1JX


Employer's website

https://www.opcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Opcare under Ability Matters Group

Address

Proactive

Innovation Place

Godalming

GU7 1JX


Employer's website

https://www.opcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment

Leanna Bag

recruitment@abilitymatters.com

Details

Date posted

10 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0053-25-0000

Job locations

Proactive

Innovation Place

Godalming

GU7 1JX


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